At the end of this module students should be able to:
describe the nature and role of records management within organisations and its objectives
be familiar with the key concepts of records management and with UK and international standards
describe the principle procedures required to initiate and design a records management programme
appreciate record control systems and have the skills to design retention and destruction schedule forms
explain the main features of a records centre and be familiar with disaster recovery procedures.
Brief description
This module examines the principles and practices of records management within a range of institutions, including business and commercial enterprise.
Reading Lists
Books ** Recommended Consultation
Diamond, S. Z (1994) Records Management: a practical approach
3rd. New York: AMACOM
Hare, C. and McLeod, J (1997) Developing a records management programme
London: Aslib
Kennedy, J. and Schauder C (1996) Records Management: A guide for students and practitioners of records management
Melbourne: Addison Wesley Longman
Parker, Eliz (1999) Managing Your Organization?s Records
London: LA Publishing
Penn, I. A., Pennix, G. B., and Coulson, J (1994) Records management handbook
2nd. Aldershot: Gower
Robek, M. F., Brown G. F. and Stephens D. O (1995) Information and records management: document-based information systems
4th. New York: Glencoe